How far is Louisville, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.1 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.4 mi
48.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.4 mi
Kilometers
48.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.1 mi
Kilometers
62.93 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-16T09:32
Arrive Radcliff
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Point
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Louisville
17 mi
00h 24m
To Radcliff
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Radcliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Radcliff.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue

    2970 ft · 1 min · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 9th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 7th Street Road

    2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street Road

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Street Road

    3128 ft · 1 min · 7th Street Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway

    26.7 mi · 38 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Dixie Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    2542 ft · 1 min · Elm Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Radcliff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
26.7 mi · 68%
7th Street Road
2.61 mi · 7%
North Dixie Boulevard
1.33 mi · 3%
South 9th Street
1.15 mi · 3%
South 7th Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway

26.7 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 24m from Louisville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Louisville and 22.1 miles from Radcliff.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.93 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)
End: Elm Road (-85.949214, 37.840431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Radcliff. The current time is 09:32:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.